Elba

American  

[el-buh] / ˈɛl bə /

noun

1. an Italian island in the Mediterranean, between Corsica and Italy: the scene of Napoleon's first exile 1814–15. 94 sq. mi. (243 sq. km).

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Elba British  

/ ˈɛlbə /

noun

1. a mountainous island off the W coast of Italy, in the Mediterranean: Napoleon Bonaparte's first place of exile (1814–15). Pop: 30 000 (latest est). Area: 223 sq km (86 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

A thriller told from three different perspectives, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson.

From BBC

Actor Idris Elba has been confirmed as the manager of new team Rukkas FC, while former England striker Daniel Sturridge has joined Richards at Deportrio and Shearer has switched allegiance to join Ian Wright at Wembley Rangers.

From BBC

Other influential names include former footballer Ian Wright, who's new to the list, make-up artist Dame Pat McGrath and actor Idris Elba.

From BBC

Idris Elba, “A House of Dynamite” “Leonardo DiCaprio is difficult to bet against, and I have a feeling Ethan Hawke’s performance in ‘Blue Moon’ will resonate.

From Los Angeles Times

Music producer Chris Whitehouse was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before creating a soundtrack for the festival's advert to be "voiced" by Idris Elba, who - he was told by Mr Kenny - would also DJ at the festival alongside dance headliners Groove Armada and Whigfield.

From BBC